Brookehowse Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 3TW is located in the Bellingham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham West and Penge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brookehowse Road, London, SE6 3TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 3HZ, SE6 3JA, SE6 3HB, SE6 3HY, SE6 3HU, SE6 3HX, SE6 3JB, SE6 3ET, SE6 3HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE6 3TW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49.1% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.9% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE6 3TW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.7% | 44.1% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 32.6% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 4.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 8.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.8% | 41.6% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 35% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 13.3% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 6.4% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SE6 3TW this area, 29.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 29.1% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9.9% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 28.1% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 8.1% | 4.2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 16.6% | 11.2% | 2.5% | 14.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.3% | 14.8% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 13.8% |
| Other Black | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 55.9% | 44.9% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -36.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 65.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 65.3% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 10.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 10.6% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.4% | 7.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 65.1% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 27.2% | 25.4% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 1.6% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 2.9% | -13.0% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookehowse Road was 301.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.9% higher than the Bellingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brookehowse Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bellingham and the 68th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 144.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 Brookehowse Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-12-09 | £502,628 |
| 134 Brookehowse Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £551,500 | 2024-06-28 | £586,631 |
| 88 Brookehowse Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-06-14 | £410,278 |
| 128 Brookehowse Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-06-28 | £503,471 |
| 140 Brookehowse Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-10-30 | £291,226 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elfrida Primary School Elfrida Crescent , Bellingham SE6 3EN | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athelney Primary School Athelney Street , SE6 3LD | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School Beachborough Road , BR1 5RL | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Dunfield Road , SE6 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haseltine Primary School Haseltine Road , Bell Green SE26 5AD | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,706 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,963 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELLINGHAM YOUTH CLUB | Bellingham Gateway Youth And Community, 185 Brookehowse Road | 110 yd | |
| The Fellowship Inn Cinema & Cafe | Lower Ground Floor, Randlesdown Road | 242 yd | |
| Better Coffee Corner | Bellingham Leisure And Lifestyle Centre, 5 Randlesdown Road | 243 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe | 24 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 243 yd | |
| Velma's Caribbean Kitchen | 16 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fellowship Inn | Fellowship Inn, Randlesdown Road | 243 yd | |
| Bellingham Ex-servicemen's club | Bellingham Club, Allerford Road | 348 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 401 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Fish Bar | 26 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 243 yd | |
| Perfect Chicken | 26 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 243 yd | |
| Morleys Bellingham | 50 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 243 yd | |
| Baburchi | 4A Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 243 yd | |
| Wok Express | Wok Express Food Ltd, 261 Bromley Road | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op, 36-40 Randlesdown Road | 197 yd | |
| Lidl | 237-249 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 756 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 And 2, Bell Green Retail Park | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhowse Community Centre (Closed) Brookehowse Road | 37 yd | |
| Bellingham Leisure & Lifestyle Centre RANDLESDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 234 yd |
| Firhill Road Recreation Ground FIRHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Catford Wanderers Sports Club BECKENHAM HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 813 yd |
| Blackheath Hockey And Catford & Cyphers Cricket Club RUBENS STREET | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Sedgehill School SEDGEHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Conisborough College CONISBOROUGH CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 974 yd |
| Sedgehill School (Closed) Sedgehill Road | 988 yd | |
| Sydenham High School Gdst Sports Ground WORSLEY BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,036 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.